Journey along the Mekong River through southern Laos, from the region’s highest point on the Bolaven Plateau down to its lowest, the idyllic 4,000 Islands. Discover ancient Buddhist temples, rice paddies, and spectacular waterfalls, and see how life is shaped by the ‘Mother River’.
A fisherman travels along the Mekong River in Si Phan Don (meaning ‘4,000 islands’), close to the border with Cambodia in southern Laos. The area is known for its traditional, laid-back way of life.
STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHS BY RICHARD JAMES TAYLOR, PUBLISHED MAY 23, 2023
See more photos and story at https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/photo-story-temples-and-rice-paddies-mekong-river-laos
